Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Head Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The First Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- New Earswick
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway Institute
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bootham School