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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Helen
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Alcuin of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva