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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Anglian Carving
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Judges Lodging
- King Richard II and York
- Guy Fawkes
- A New University
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Fire in the Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy