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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Mystery Plays
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Holocaust
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Second World War York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Minster Library
- The Shambles