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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St William's Shrine
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Hospitium
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The County Court House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- New Shopping Centres