Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- A New Vision For York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- Norman Window Frame
- Bootham School
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze weights
- Water Lanes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard II and York