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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- New Earswick
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barley Hall
- Lendal Tower
- York Central Library
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Norman Castle
- Treasurer's House
- Transport Moves On
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Military Belt Fitting