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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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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- The County Court House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Water Lanes
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Inscription to Hecules
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Alcuin of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward I and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- William Etty, Artist
- Medieval Chamber Pot