Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Hoard
- York Railway Station
- Bootham Bar
- First World War Memorial
- The Retreat
- The Mansion House
- The New Theatre
- St William's Shrine
- The County Court House
- Yorkshire Museum
- Transport Moves On
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Female Prison
- John Carr - Architect
- Minster Library