Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Bar Convent
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Ripon College for Women
- The York Helmet
- Middleham Jewel
- Fire in the Minster
- Barley Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Abbey
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman Minster
- Scarborough Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- The County Court House
- York Art Gallery