Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Second World War York
- De Grey Rooms
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Carving
- The Bar Convent
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Barley Hall
- Mary Ward
- Crest of York St John College
- Is York Cursed?
- The Medieval Castle