Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Minster
- Water Lanes
- King Richard II and York
- The Council of Arles
- Medieval Prisons
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward III and York
- St William's Shrine
- The York Observatory
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)