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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Silver Strap Ends
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward I and York
- Ripon College for Women
- The York Helmet
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Helen
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Stonegate
- Margaret Clitherow
- The First Minster