Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Military Belt Fitting
- Crest of York St John College
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Victoria Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The New Theatre
- New Shopping Centres
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Water Lanes
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector