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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- View from Station Rise
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Silk Cap
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Olave
- A New University
- Olive Oil Container
- The Retreat
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Bar Convent