Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard II and York
- The York Hoard
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Art Gallery
- The White Rose of York
- New Earswick
- Monk Bar
- The New Theatre
- York Union Gas Works
- The Council of Arles
- New Shopping Centres