Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Guildhall
- Fire in the Minster
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- Minster Library
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Transport Moves On