Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- York's Airfield
- Transport Moves On
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The First Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- Fairfax House
- Yorkshire Museum
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- First World War Memorial