Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Shambles
- Crest of York St John College
- Fire in the Minster
- Monk Bar
- View from Station Rise
- First World War York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword