Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of the Standard
- Minster Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Stonegate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Sixties York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Guildhall
- Teaching the Poor