Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- William Etty, Artist
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Head Pot
- Second World War York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Female Prison