Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- The County Court House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Jewbury Cemetery
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Basilica
- Church of St Helen
- A Pipkin
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Castle
- Ripon College for Women
- Alcuin of York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New Walk