Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Greyfriars
- Ripon College for Women
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward II and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman Castle
- Sixties York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Railway Station
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Scarborough Bridge
- Norman Window Frame