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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- The County Court House
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Multangular Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Council of Arles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Helen