Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The George Fox Incident
- The Cawood Sword
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New Vision For York
- A Pipkin
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- John Carr - Architect
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Gold Finger Ring