Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Shambles
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Retreat
- John Carr - Architect
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- Alcuin of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- William Etty, Artist
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Our Lady's Row
- The Roman Fortress
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake