Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman Castle
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Medieval Prisons
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Treasurer's House
- Transport Moves On
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway King: George Hudson