Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Medieval Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham School
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Bombed
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Dick Turpin
- The York Helmet
- Roman Head Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake