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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Norman Window Frame
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Olive Oil Container
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's Airfield
- William Etty, Artist
- Lendal Tower
- York Railway Station
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Coins
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Medieval Prisons