Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Second World War York
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- George Leeman
- Mary Ward
- Holy Trinity Church
- Barley Hall
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Crux's Church
- York's Airfield
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- All Saints Church, North Street