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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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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...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- Vikings and Christianity
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Airfield
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Victoria Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Railway Station
- The Retreat
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze weights
- The Norman House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Male Grooming