Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The York Hoard
- The New Theatre
- Medieval Prisons
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Barley Hall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Mary Ward
- Roman Chimney Pot
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward I and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard II and York