Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- York Union Gas Works
- Yorkshire Museum
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Treasurer's House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters