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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Castle Museum
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Water Lanes
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Mary Ward
- Mithras and Arimanius
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Female Prison
- Alcuin of York
- A New Vision For York