Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Margaret Clitherow
- John Carr - Architect
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Alcuin of York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Mary Ward
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Monk Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman House
- York's first historian: Francis Drake