Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Garrison
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Bar Convent
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Second World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Guy Fawkes
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Mansion House
- York Railway Station
- Jubbergate
- Treasurer's House