Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The First Railway Station
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Guy Fawkes
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Abbot's House
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Guildhall
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The York Helmet