Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Minster
- The Shambles
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Debtors' Prison
- Minster Library
- Micklegate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Assembly Rooms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Inscription to Hecules
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Lendal Bridge
- The Horn of Ulf