Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The White Rose of York
- Feeding Roman York
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Earswick
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in Viking Times