Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Helen
- Gold Finger Ring
- Middleham Jewel
- Fire in the Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Black Death
- The Cawood Sword
- St Crux's Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Red Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Inscription to Hecules
- The End of the Abbey