Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Our Lady's Row
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The First Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Cross
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Shambles
- York Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- Is York Cursed?
- The Cawood Sword
- Monk Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop