Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of St Helen
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Roman Head Pot
- Treasurer's House
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Carving
- The First Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Leeman
- Fairfax House