Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- The York Observatory
- York Garrison
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Treasurer's House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Inscription to Hecules
- York's Airfield
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Bar Convent
- A New University
- Olive Oil Container
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Barker Tower
- The Norman House