Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Vikings and Christianity
- Barley Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of Napoleon
- Gold Arm Ring
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- The Bar Convent
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Military Belt Fitting
- Sixties York
- A New University