Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The York Observatory
- Bootham Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Minster Library
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- George Leeman
- Guy Fawkes