Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- York Castle Museum
- Treasurer's House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Crossed Keys Symbol