Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Victoria Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Olive Oil Container
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Jubbergate
- Middleham Jewel
- The Greyfriars
- New Earswick
- The 1190 Massacre
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Edward III and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century