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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The White Rose of York
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Richard III and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Norman Window Frame