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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze weights
- The Guildhall
- The End of the Abbey
- Feeding Roman York
- The York Helmet
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Transport Moves On
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Statue of Napoleon
- Stonegate
- The Railway Institute
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Council of Arles