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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- York Central Library
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Head Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Red Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Black Death
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel