Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Art Gallery
- Our Lady's Row
- The Shambles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barker Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- Bootham Bar
- The York Helmet
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Helen
- Treasurer's House
- The Railway Institute
- View from Station Rise
- York Garrison