Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- Monk Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- Fairfax House
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Bridge
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- 62 Low Petergate
- The County Court House