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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- New Earswick
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Water Lanes
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Medieval Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Barker Tower
- The Norman Minster
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Victoria Bar
- York and the Holocaust
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Guy Fawkes
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers