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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Coins
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham School
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Abbey
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey