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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Crest of York St John College
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Walmgate Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The York Hoard
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Abbey
- Barker Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward I and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Olive Oil Container
- York Garrison