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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward III and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Railway Station
- Scarborough Bridge
- Monk Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- Ouse Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- The Female Prison
- The County Court House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York