Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Basilica
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- The Cawood Sword
- The Mystery Plays
- Olive Oil Container
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Dick Turpin
- Barley Hall
- York Central Library
- The Hospitium
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- York Art Gallery