Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Bar Convent
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Basilica
- York Garrison
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- Clifford's Tower