Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Alcuin of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The End of the Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The First Minster
- King Richard II and York
- Victoria Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Feeding Roman York
- Olive Oil Container
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bronze weights
- Rowntree Park
- A New Vision For York