Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Bar Convent
- York Central Library
- A New University
- The Council of Arles
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fire in the Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Clifford's Tower
- The County Court House
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch