Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- King Richard II and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Red Tower
- York and the Holocaust
- Jubbergate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Garrison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Dick Turpin
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Cross