Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The End of the Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Bootham School
- Bronze weights
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Royal Station Hotel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Debtors' Prison
- William Etty, Artist
- Anglian Cross
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Judges Lodging