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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Transport Moves On
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The White Rose of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Railway Institute
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Retreat
- York's Medieval Synagogue