Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Clifford's Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Mystery Plays
- The Red Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- York and the Holocaust
- Our Lady's Row
- First World War York
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree Park
- First World War Memorial
- King Edward II and York