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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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard III and York
- The Cawood Sword
- Minster Library
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- The Female Prison
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Hoard
- Bootham School
- Fishergate Bar