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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Teaching the Poor
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Military Belt Fitting
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Mansion House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Boot
- Barley Hall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Black Death
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Is York Cursed?
- York Central Library
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Judges Lodging