Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New Walk
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Mary Ward
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman House
- Crest of York St John College
- The New Theatre
- The Assembly Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Art Gallery
- Lendal Tower