Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree Park
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- View from Station Rise
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of the Standard
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Jubbergate