Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Hospitium
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- Barker Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Minster
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fire in the Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Mary Ward
- The George Fox Incident