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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Crest of York St John College
- A New Walk
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Is York Cursed?
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container
- A New University
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Richard II and York
- Judges Lodging