Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Teaching the Poor
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Coins
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The White Rose of York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Olave
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Roman Head Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Cross