Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Anglian Cross
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Barley Hall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The York Hoard
- Is York Cursed?
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Treasurer's House
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Mansion House
- King Edward III and York
- York Garrison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Pilgrimage of Grace