Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- Feeding Roman York
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Railway Station
- Monk Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Mary Ward
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Minster Library
- Viking Coins
- Statue of the God Mars