Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Hospitium
- The Horn of Ulf
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Crux's Church
- Barker Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Guy Fawkes
- The Mystery Plays
- The Greyfriars
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Cross