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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Feeding Roman York
- The Debtors' Prison
- A New Walk
- Judges Lodging
- Dick Turpin
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- New Shopping Centres
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward I and York
- The Black Death
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Crest of York St John College
- The Greyfriars
- York's first historian: Francis Drake