Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription to Hecules
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Union Gas Works
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- William Etty, Artist
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway Institute
- The Greyfriars
- Bootham Bar
- Transport Moves On