Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Dick Turpin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The George Fox Incident
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Minster Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and the Holocaust
- The White Rose of York
- York Central Library
- The Pilgrimage of Grace