Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- First World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Black Death
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Olave
- The Guildhall
- Walmgate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol