Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Debtors' Prison
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Hospitium
- Victoria Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Fire in the Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Holy Trinity Church
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cinema Comes to York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey