Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The County Court House
- The End of the Abbey
- The First Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham School
- A New Vision For York