Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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.
- Crest of York St John College
- Sixties York
- The Black Death
- Medieval Prisons
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Castle Museum
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New Vision For York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Clifford's Tower
- A Pipkin