Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Hospitium
- Rowntree Park
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Monk Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mansion House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The County Court House