Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Art Gallery
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- Viking Coins
- Monk Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Silk Cap
- Is York Cursed?
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Stonegate