Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Cross
- De Grey Rooms
- Olive Oil Container
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Treasurer's House
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Dick Turpin
- Walmgate Bar
- York Garrison