Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York's Airfield
- Is York Cursed?
- De Grey Rooms
- Statue of Napoleon
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Bone Trial Piece
- Micklegate Bar