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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Anglian Cross
- The Shambles
- A New Vision For York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Clifford's Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Boot
- Middleham Jewel