Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- 62 Low Petergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Debtors' Prison
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- New Shopping Centres
- Sixties York
- York Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 20th Century