Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Male Grooming
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York
- The Bar Convent
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Queen Margaret's Arch