Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.