Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Holy Trinity Church
- Middleham Jewel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A New University
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Lendal Bridge
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham School
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Walk