Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bootham School
- Second World War York
- The Hospitium
- The Council of Arles
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- View from Station Rise
- Stonegate
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Finger Ring