Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Debtors' Prison
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Feeding Roman York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mary Ward
- The York Hoard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Airfield
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Cross