Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Minster Library
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- A New University
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Black Death
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- George Leeman
- King Edward II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Feeding Roman York
- The Bar Convent
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Greyfriars