Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Inscription to Hecules
- De Grey Rooms
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York and the Holocaust
- King Richard III and York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Queen Margaret's Arch