Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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 Horn of Ulf
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Anglian Carving
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward III and York
- A New Walk
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rowntree Park
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Hoard