Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- York and the Holocaust
- The Guildhall
- Judges Lodging
- York Central Library
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Crest of York St John College
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Sixties York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Crux's Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector