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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Treasurer's House
- The York Hoard
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- New Earswick
- The Medieval Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Helmet
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inside the Roman Fortress