Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Roman Head Pot
- York Central Library
- The Retreat
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Mystery Plays
- St William's Shrine
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- King Richard II and York
- The Council of Arles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Hanging Bowl