Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- Clifford's Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Sixties York
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Garrison
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Railway Station
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Bombed
- The Shambles
- Mary Ward