Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- The End of the Abbey
- The Mansion House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Silver Strap Ends
- Guy Fawkes
- York Art Gallery
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Castle
- Rowntree Park
- New Earswick
- The Hospitium
- The Bar Convent
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector