Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Dick Turpin
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bootham School
- The Railway King: George Hudson