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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- George Leeman
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Railway Institute
- Mary Ward
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Teaching the Poor
- The Retreat
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Battle of Marston Moor