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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Coins
- Teaching the Poor
- Micklegate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Clifford's Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Yorkshire Museum
- First World War Memorial
- Gold Finger Ring
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bronze weights