Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Battle of the Standard
- Inscription to Hecules
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- The Red Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of an Athlete
- Olive Oil Container
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Edward II and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Black Death
- Ripon College for Women
- Guy Fawkes