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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Fairfax House
- The First Railway Station
- First World War Memorial
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- Minster Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- King Richard II and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Female Prison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle