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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jubbergate
- Teaching the Poor
- Barker Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Red Tower
- A Pipkin
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Second World War York
- Bootham School
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier