Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- The Mansion House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Shambles
- George Leeman
- The Norman Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Male Grooming
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Coins
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bone Trial Piece
- The County Court House
- The Black Death
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham