Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard II and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bootham Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Treasurer's House
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward II and York
- First World War Memorial
- Bronze weights
- St William's Shrine