Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Mystery Plays
- The White Rose of York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Walmgate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Richard III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Female Prison
- York's Airfield
- York Union Gas Works
- The Multangular Tower