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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Medieval Prisons
- Transport Moves On
- John Carr - Architect
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- Norman Window Frame
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Hoard
- The George Fox Incident
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bootham Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Judges Lodging
- Bone Trial Piece
- A Pipkin