Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- The County Court House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Holy Trinity Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Roman Fortress
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The York Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot