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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- A New Walk
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Black Death
- Victoria Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Crux's Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of the God Mars
- Second World War York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel