Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Our Lady's Row
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bronze weights
- John Carr - Architect
- Barker Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- The York Helmet
- Margaret Clitherow
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Male Grooming
- First World War Memorial
- The York Observatory
- The Mansion House
- Dick Turpin
- Teaching the Poor