Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham School
- Lendal Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Boot
- The Mystery Plays
- Barley Hall
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Coins
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward I and York
- Medieval Prisons