Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Retreat
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Bar Convent
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- Fishergate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A New Walk
- Scarborough Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Helmet
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Water Lanes
- The Female Prison