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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Castle Museum
- Alcuin of York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Art Gallery
- Fishergate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Micklegate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- New Earswick
- Middleham Jewel
- York Union Gas Works