Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Female Prison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Bombed
- Fire in the Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Anglian Hanging Bowl