Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- York Central Library
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- St William's Shrine
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard II and York
- A Pipkin
- Minster Library