Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman Castle
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Union Gas Works
- First World War York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Red Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Dick Turpin
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bronze weights
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'