Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Inscription to Hecules
- Yorkshire Museum
- Rowntree Park
- Monk Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Industrial Upheaval
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Abbey
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Guildhall
- Transport Moves On