Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Red Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A Pipkin
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Clifford's Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- York Bombed
- William Etty, Artist
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Central Methodist Chapel