Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The York Helmet
- Statue of Napoleon
- Industrial Upheaval
- The End of the Abbey
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Coins
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Crest of York St John College
- Transport Moves On
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower