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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- King Richard III and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman Minster
- Ripon College for Women
- George Leeman
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jubbergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- The York Observatory
- The Cawood Sword
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers