Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Council of Arles
- The Red Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- John Carr - Architect
- Fire in the Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Cross
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Hospitium
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'