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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Micklegate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The New Theatre
- Water Lanes
- The Abbot's House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Castle
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bronze weights
- York and the Holocaust
- The Norman House