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 Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Treasurer's House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- The White Rose of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Judges Lodging
- Minster Library
- Is York Cursed?
- The Shambles
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel