Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Airfield
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- John Carr - Architect
- Mithras and Arimanius
- View from Station Rise
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman House
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container