Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Barker Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Bar Convent
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Railway Institute
- Is York Cursed?
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- John Carr - Architect
- York and the Holocaust
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of All Saints Pavement