Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Alcuin of York
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Head Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York