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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Judges Lodging
- Rowntree Park
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Lendal Bridge
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- Bootham Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fire in the Minster
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring