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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Central Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Coins
- The Retreat
- The Abbot's House
- The End of the Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- George Leeman
- York Bombed
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Male Grooming
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Burial Vessel