Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward III and York
- The Red Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Tower
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Barley Hall
- York Railway Station
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Minster
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Minster
- Treasurer's House
- The Female Prison
- St Martin Le Grand Church