Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- First World War York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St William's Shrine
- Middleham Jewel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Constantius Chlorus
- The First Minster
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Olave
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mansion House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Council of Arles
- Guy Fawkes
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster after the Reformation