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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Hospitium
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Guy Fawkes
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Silver Strap Ends
- Norman Window Frame
- The Multangular Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- View from Station Rise
- A New University