Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Bombed
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Ripon College for Women
- The White Rose of York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New Walk
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Middleham Jewel
- King Edward I and York