Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Hoard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Hospitium
- The First Railway Station
- A Pipkin
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Railway Station
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The York Observatory
- Sixties York
- Stonegate