Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Vikings and Christianity
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward I and York
- The Shambles
- King Richard III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War York
- The Bar Convent
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mystery Plays