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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The County Court House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Minster
- The Shambles
- The Bar Convent
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Transport Moves On
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Boot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Olive Oil Container