Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Royal Station Hotel
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container
- The Mystery Plays
- Feeding Roman York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Stonegate
- Jubbergate
- The York Observatory