Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Statue of Napoleon
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Boot
- King Richard II and York
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Transport Moves On
- A Pipkin