Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mansion House
- The Guildhall
- Inscription to Hecules
- The First Railway Station
- Royal Station Hotel
- Middleham Jewel