Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Black Death
- Vikings and Christianity
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fairfax House
- St Crux's Church
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Cinema Comes to York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Industrial Upheaval
- 62 Low Petergate
- Royal Station Hotel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles