Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Cawood Sword
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fairfax House
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- John Carr - Architect
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Assembly Rooms
- Stonegate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Anglian Burial Vessel