Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Roman Head Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Multangular Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Garrison
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- Walmgate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ripon College for Women
- Stonegate
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham School
- Scarborough Bridge