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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Coins
- Second World War York
- King Richard II and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The New Theatre
- The First Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Hospitium
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster in the 18th Century