Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- The Red Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A New Walk
- View from Station Rise
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree Park
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Barley Hall
- The York Hoard