Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The First Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Battle of the Standard
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Fishergate Bar