Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Helen
- The Hospitium
- The Cawood Sword
- The Mystery Plays
- The White Rose of York
- Fairfax House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Vision For York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Cross
- Alcuin of York
- A New Walk
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway