Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The New Theatre
- The Council of Arles
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Railway Institute
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Retreat
- New Shopping Centres
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Shambles
- Judges Lodging
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Black Death
- Lendal Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- A New University
- Inside the Roman Fortress