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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Medieval Prisons
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Retreat
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman Abbey
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Hoard
- The Cawood Sword
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse