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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Red Tower
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and the Holocaust
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- King Edward I and York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Garrison
- Anglian Cross
- View from Station Rise
- The Multangular Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Margaret Clitherow