Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Red Tower
- A New University
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Basilica
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Statue of Napoleon
- John Carr - Architect
- The Retreat
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Richard III and York
- A New Vision For York