Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- Teaching the Poor
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Multangular Tower
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- Water Lanes
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector