Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Horn of Ulf
- Gold Finger Ring
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fairfax House
- Clifford's Tower
- The Retreat
- The York Hoard
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- George Leeman
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Yorkshire Museum