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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree Park
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Boot
- The County Court House
- Barker Tower
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Richard II and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward III and York
- Mary Ward
- Water Lanes
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Statue of Napoleon