Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Castle
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mansion House
- Dick Turpin
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Jubbergate
- Victoria Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Garrison
- Skeldergate Bridge