Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Minster
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- Church of St Helen
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Horn of Ulf
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman Castle
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Hospitium
- Norman Window Frame