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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Abbey
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Alcuin of York
- Ouse Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Greyfriars
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fire in the Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster after the Reformation