Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- St William's Shrine
- Anglian Cross
- The Assembly Rooms
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Coins
- Barker Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fishergate Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Medieval Minster
- Inscription to Hecules
- Plum Cakes for Christmas