Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A Pipkin
- Norman Window Frame
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Abbey
- York Garrison
- Medieval Prisons
- Second World War York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window