Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- York Castle Museum
- Statue of an Athlete
- New Earswick
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- First World War York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman House
- Second World War York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar