Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The County Court House
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Retreat
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Red Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers