Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham School
- Transport Moves On
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Horn of Ulf
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of St Helen
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Monk Bar
- The White Rose of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Carving
- A New University
- Guy Fawkes