Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- The Basilica
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The George Fox Incident
- A New Vision For York
- Is York Cursed?
- St Crux's Church
- The 1190 Massacre
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A Pipkin
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham School
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Minster