Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Crux's Church
- The New Theatre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Industrial Upheaval
- Sixties York
- George Leeman
- York Garrison
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- John Carr - Architect