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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- York Central Library
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- John Carr - Architect
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Head Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Teaching the Poor
- A New Walk
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Ouse Bridge