Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Guildhall
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Abbey
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Minster
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Castle Museum
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bootham School
- The Female Prison
- Fairfax House