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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Lendal Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Walmgate Bar
- A Pipkin
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Silver Strap Ends
- Is York Cursed?
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Margaret Clitherow
- Transport Moves On
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Bar Convent
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier