Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Industrial Upheaval
- Walmgate Bar
- George Leeman
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Guildhall
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Railway Institute
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard III and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters