Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Greyfriars
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- George Leeman
- Medieval Prisons
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- View from Station Rise
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses