Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- York Garrison
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fairfax House
- De Grey Rooms
- Jubbergate
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Shambles
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Victoria Bar
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of St Olave