Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- John Carr - Architect
- Vikings and Christianity
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Central Library
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of Napoleon
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Garrison