Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- The York Helmet
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- A New Walk
- Statue of the God Mars
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- Silver Strap Ends
- Transport Moves On
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Debtors' Prison
- Fire in the Minster