Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Bootham School
- The Norman Castle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A Pipkin
- Our Lady's Row
- Micklegate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- New Earswick
- Water Lanes
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York in the fifteenth Century