Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New University
- The White Rose of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Vikings and Christianity
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Is York Cursed?
- Medieval Prisons
- Our Lady's Row
- Lendal Tower
- The County Court House
- First World War Memorial
- The Retreat
- York and the Holocaust
- York Art Gallery
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The First Minster