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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- The Bar Convent
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree Park
- John Carr - Architect
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Mansion House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall