Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Boot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Basilica
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Cinema Comes to York
- The New Theatre