Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ripon College for Women
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Helmet
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Art Gallery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Railway Station
- The York Hoard
- A Pipkin
- Viking Boot
- The Greyfriars
- Gold Finger Ring