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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Jubbergate
- William Etty, Artist
- The Greyfriars
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bootham School
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Assembly Rooms
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Mary Ward