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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- 62 Low Petergate
- George Leeman
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Richard II and York
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Helen
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ripon College for Women
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York