Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Garrison
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Holocaust
- The Mystery Plays
- York Railway Station
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Carving