Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Richard II and York
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Hoard
- The Retreat
- Teaching the Poor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- De Grey Rooms