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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- The Norman Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Boot
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Castle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- New Earswick
- Rowntree Park
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Gods and Goddesses