Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Transport Moves On
- Fire in the Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- Lendal Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Union Gas Works
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York's Airfield
- Rowntree Park
- Second World War York
- Walmgate Bar
- Crest of York St John College