Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Ripon College for Women
- The Hospitium
- York Garrison
- Transport Moves On
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Battle of the Standard
- Teaching the Poor
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bronze weights
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Lendal Bridge
- Our Lady's Row