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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Jubbergate
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist
- The Red Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fishergate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Bombed
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Prisons
- Statue of an Athlete