Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Castle Museum
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Black Death
- Holy Trinity Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Victoria Bar
- The County Court House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster after the Reformation
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward I and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate