Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Retreat
- Crest of York St John College
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Railway Institute
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Micklegate Bar
- The Hospitium
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop