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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Ouse Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Constantius Chlorus
- Jubbergate
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward III and York
- York Railway Station
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- First World War Memorial
- Holy Trinity Church