Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules
- The County Court House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Guy Fawkes
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Stonegate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Richard II and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham School
- Church of St Helen
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Olave