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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- King Richard II and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Minster
- York's Airfield
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- Royal Station Hotel
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The George Fox Incident