Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Richard III and York
- First World War York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Walmgate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward II and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Leonard's Hospital
- George Leeman
- The Basilica
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The First Minster
- The Norman House