Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Lendal Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The County Court House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ripon College for Women
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree Park