Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- The Guildhall
- First World War Memorial
- Barley Hall
- King Richard III and York
- Medieval Prisons
- A New University
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- New Earswick
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Anglian Cross
- View from Station Rise
- The Hospitium
- Rowntree Park