Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Crest of York St John College
- Lendal Bridge
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Barker Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Mystery Plays
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- St Crux's Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century