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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Basilica
- The Female Prison
- The Cawood Sword
- Water Lanes
- The Mansion House
- Transport Moves On
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Monk Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Cross
- Ouse Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital