Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Medieval Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Judges Lodging
- The Red Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree Park
- Royal Station Hotel