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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King Edward I and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The End of the Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Crux's Church
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The York Observatory