Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Helen
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- Vikings and Christianity
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Medieval Prisons
- A New Walk
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- John Carr - Architect
- The Council of Arles