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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Yorkshire Museum
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Victoria Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard III and York
- A Pipkin
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Barker Tower
- Bootham Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Daniel Defoe's York