Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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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...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Judges Lodging
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Shambles
- A New Vision For York
- Teaching the Poor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Feeding Roman York
- York Garrison
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Boot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers