Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Rowntree Park
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Transport Moves On
- De Grey Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Constantius Chlorus
- Lendal Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Retreat