Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Hospitium
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The New Theatre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Lendal Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Military Belt Fitting
- Alcuin of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Jewbury Cemetery
- New Shopping Centres
- The County Court House