Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Railway Institute
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Castle
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Sixties York
- Barker Tower
- De Grey Rooms