Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- The Railway Institute
- Cinema Comes to York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New Vision For York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Water Lanes
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Bar Convent
- Micklegate Bar