Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- George Leeman
- The York Observatory
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Our Lady's Row
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Shambles
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Silk Cap
- Barley Hall
- Monk Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Silver Strap Ends
- Judges Lodging