Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fire in the Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of the God Mars
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Ouse Bridge
- Bootham School
- The Guildhall
- Judges Lodging
- Vikings and Christianity
- King's Manor - Victorian