Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Debtors' Prison
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Water Lanes
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Barker Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Basilica
- Silver Strap Ends
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Is York Cursed?
- The Battle of the Standard
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Retreat