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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- York Art Gallery
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bootham School
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman Castle
- Stonegate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The New Theatre
- Church of St Wilfrid