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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Is York Cursed?
- Olive Oil Container
- Treasurer's House
- York Art Gallery
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Guy Fawkes
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A New Walk
- The End of the Abbey
- The White Rose of York