Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward I and York
- The George Fox Incident
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Mansion House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Industrial Upheaval
- De Grey Rooms
- A Pipkin
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ripon College for Women