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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Water Lanes
- A New Walk
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The End of the Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard II and York
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of Marston Moor