Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Guildhall
- George Leeman
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Black Death
- The Mystery Plays
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Abbot's House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- Jubbergate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- De Grey Rooms
- The First Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- The Bar Convent