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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Is York Cursed?
- St William's Shrine
- York Railway Station
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Shopping Centres
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Royal Station Hotel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall