Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- View from Station Rise
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The First Minster
- Barley Hall
- The New Theatre
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Boot