Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Abbot's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Boot
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward I and York
- The Basilica
- Lendal Tower
- Victoria Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fairfax House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Abbey