Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bronze weights
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Battle of the Standard
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Central Library
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Female Prison
- The Retreat
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Cawood Sword
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Castle
- Silver Strap Ends
- New Shopping Centres