Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Barley Hall
- De Grey Rooms
- Vikings and Christianity
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York St John in the 20th Century
- New Earswick
- The Multangular Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Clifford's Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Constantius Chlorus
- Crest of York St John College
- New Shopping Centres