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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- The Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Debtors' Prison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Guildhall
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The County Court House
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Hospitium
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Prisons
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Walmgate Bar