Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Shambles
- A New University
- Royal Station Hotel
- Crest of York St John College
- The Mansion House
- The Roman Fortress
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard III and York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window