Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The Hospitium
- King Edward II and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York in the fifteenth Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Norman House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription to Hecules