Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Mansion House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bone Trial Piece
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward I and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Jubbergate
- York Garrison
- St Crux's Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol