Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- York Garrison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Greyfriars
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Gold Arm Ring
- The New Theatre
- Silver Strap Ends
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Castle
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Black Death
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Crossed Keys Symbol