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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Barker Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard III and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Barley Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The York Hoard
- Second World War York
- A New Vision For York
- Aldwark Synagogue