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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Council of Arles
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Greyfriars
- The Mystery Plays
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Abbot's House
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fishergate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Castle Museum
- The Debtors' Prison