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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The White Rose of York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Barley Hall
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Cross
- Water Lanes
- Second World War York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles
- King Edward II and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Black Death