Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Silver Strap Ends
- Second World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- Medieval Prisons
- Walmgate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Garrison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Medieval Synagogue