Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Castle
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Stonegate
- Middleham Jewel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Constantius Chlorus
- Statue of an Athlete
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The County Court House
- Alcuin of York
- York Garrison
- The Retreat