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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- William Etty, Artist
- A New University
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Holocaust
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Ripon College for Women
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Cross
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Retreat
- The Assembly Rooms
- Holy Trinity Church
- Our Lady's Row