Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Medieval Prisons
- York Bombed
- The Assembly Rooms
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Silk Cap
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- Aldwark Synagogue