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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman House
- Judges Lodging
- Norman Window Frame
- William Etty, Artist
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Castle
- Industrial Upheaval
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St William's Shrine
- Royal Station Hotel
- The County Court House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior