Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Margaret Clitherow
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Lendal Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New University
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- New Earswick
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fishergate Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War Memorial
- Walmgate Bar
- The Cawood Sword