Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The County Court House
- The Norman Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Crux's Church
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Bombed
- De Grey Rooms
- Fairfax House
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Shambles
- The York Helmet
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Boot
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters