Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Union Gas Works
- The Shambles
- Treasurer's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Castle
- The York Hoard
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters