Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Castle Museum
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- First World War Memorial
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- View from Station Rise
- Guy Fawkes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Minster
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- King Edward III and York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church