Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Guildhall
- York's Airfield
- Dick Turpin
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Boot
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- A Pipkin
- King Edward I and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Council of Arles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Multangular Tower