Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Statue of an Athlete
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Red Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Cross