Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Constantius Chlorus
- The County Court House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- De Grey Rooms
- York Garrison
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Olave
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Medieval Castle
- Fishergate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Railway Institute
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Norman Abbey