Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- New Earswick
- Transport Moves On
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Multangular Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Boot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The County Court House
- Minster Library
- Military Belt Fitting