Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- New Earswick
- Guy Fawkes
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard III and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Greyfriars
- The Victorian Prison Building
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bronze weights