Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Fairfax House
- View from Station Rise
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Female Prison
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The York Hoard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Daniel Defoe's York