Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Airfield
- York Bombed
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Observatory
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Railway Station
- Statue of the God Mars
- New Earswick
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The White Rose of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- George Leeman