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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- A Pipkin
- Dick Turpin
- The Medieval Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The First Railway Station
- Eric Bloodaxe