Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- First World War Memorial
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Scarborough Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fairfax House
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The County Court House
- Clifford's Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey