Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Ripon College for Women
- Cinema Comes to York
- Rowntree Park
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Guildhall
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The First Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Norman Window Frame
- Victoria Bar