Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Coat of Arms
- Teaching the Poor
- 62 Low Petergate
- The New Theatre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Statue of the God Mars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Crux's Church
- The York Helmet
- Statue of Napoleon
- A New University
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Castle
- The Guildhall
- Glazed Medieval Jug