Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Railway Institute
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Sixties York
- Micklegate Bar
- York Central Library
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- First World War York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription to Hecules
- 62 Low Petergate