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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mansion House
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Feeding Roman York
- The Black Death
- Vale of York Viking Hoard