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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Minster Library
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Mary Ward
- Alcuin of York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Multangular Tower
- King Edward III and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Vision For York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Lendal Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church