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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bootham School
- The Red Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Our Lady's Row
- Teaching the Poor
- Bone Trial Piece
- The End of the Abbey
- A Pipkin
- Bootham Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Clifford's Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Walmgate Bar
- Vikings and Christianity