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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rowntree Park
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Art Gallery
- The Shambles
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Mystery Plays
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Retreat
- Eric Bloodaxe