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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Olive Oil Container
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Male Grooming
- Is York Cursed?
- Statue of the God Mars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Retreat
- Scarborough Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Castle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers