Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- New Earswick
- The York Hoard
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Retreat
- Medieval Prisons
- Norman Window Frame
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The York Observatory
- Margaret Clitherow
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre