Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fairfax House
- Gold Arm Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Monk Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Observatory
- King Richard III and York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Multangular Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- New Earswick