Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Castle Museum
- Industrial Upheaval
- Sixties York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Basilica
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard III and York
- The Abbot's House
- The White Rose of York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- A New Walk