Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Cawood Sword
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of St Olave
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- The Council of Arles
- Jubbergate
- New Shopping Centres
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Norman Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church