Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Abbot's House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Holy Trinity Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Minster Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Richard II and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Cawood Sword
- The Basilica
- Middleham Jewel