Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- John Carr - Architect
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Dick Turpin
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Treasurer's House
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Olive Oil Container
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre