Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Male Grooming
- Barley Hall
- Roman Head Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Cross
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Union Gas Works
- Ouse Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Helen
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Second World War York
- Mary Ward