Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Guildhall
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Crest of York St John College
- York's Coat of Arms
- First World War York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Medieval Castle
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Black Death
- Margaret Clitherow
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Jewbury Cemetery