Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fairfax House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- First World War York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The First Railway Station
- Cinema Comes to York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Monk Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Cawood Sword
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Central Library