Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Transport Moves On
- Vikings and Christianity
- Monk Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Coat of Arms
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Ouse Bridge
- York Central Library