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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The End of the Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York's Airfield
- St Crux's Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Cawood Sword
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Helmet