Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- New Earswick
- Constantius Chlorus
- The New Theatre
- The County Court House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman Minster
- The Mansion House
- De Grey Rooms
- York's first historian: Francis Drake