Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Council of Arles
- The Assembly Rooms
- The White Rose of York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fire in the Minster