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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Garrison
- York's Airfield
- Roman Chimney Pot
- New Earswick
- The Red Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Water Lanes
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Minster
- The Mansion House