Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Edward III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Ripon College for Women
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Garrison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of Napoleon
- Medieval Prisons
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot