Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Monk Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Female Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- George Leeman
- Victoria Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New Vision For York