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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of the God Mars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Finger Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Teaching the Poor
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Garrison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Hospitium
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree Park
- George Leeman
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman Castle