Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Minster Library
- York's Airfield
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Ripon College for Women
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Hospitium
- Dick Turpin
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- John Carr - Architect
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A Pipkin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Lendal Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval