Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Anglian Cross
- The Black Death
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Basilica
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Castle Museum
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of Napoleon