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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Guildhall
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- William Etty, Artist
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Castle Museum
- The Black Death
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa