Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Horn of Ulf
- Gold Finger Ring
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Crest of York St John College
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham School
- First World War York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Central Library
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Garrison
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Clifford's Tower
- Walmgate Bar