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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- York and the Holocaust
- The County Court House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- John Carr - Architect
- York Union Gas Works
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Debtors' Prison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill