Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Second World War York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Horn of Ulf
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Teaching the Poor
- Fairfax House
- The First Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug