Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Mansion House
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Crest of York St John College
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Lendal Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Central Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Debtors' Prison