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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Roman Fortress
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Crest of York St John College
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Guildhall
- Water Lanes
- St William's Shrine
- Feeding Roman York