Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Tower
- Dick Turpin
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- St Crux's Church
- Minster Library
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Olive Oil Container
- The Shambles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Jubbergate