Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Dick Turpin
- Margaret Clitherow
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The County Court House
- Clifford's Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Leeman
- 62 Low Petergate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York and the Holocaust
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Silver Strap Ends