Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Crest of York St John College
- York Bombed
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Roman Fortress
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Chimney Pot