Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward III and York
- The Mansion House
- Jubbergate
- York Union Gas Works
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Head Pot
- The Black Death
- Holy Trinity Church
- Glazed Medieval Jug