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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Finger Ring
- George Leeman
- Lendal Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Guildhall
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Red Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses