Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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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 St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Teaching the Poor
- George Leeman
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- St Crux's Church
- The York Hoard
- The Horn of Ulf
- The County Court House
- The New Theatre
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Treasurer's House
- The Retreat
- Hair of a Roman Girl