Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The First Railway Station
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Guildhall
- Statue of the God Mars
- Treasurer's House
- Transport Moves On
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Teaching the Poor
- The Medieval Minster
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Boot