Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- St William's Shrine
- King Edward III and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Guy Fawkes
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- Medieval Prisons
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Middleham Jewel
- York Railway Station
- The Retreat