Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard III and York
- The York Helmet
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Bombed
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- John Carr - Architect
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Female Prison
- Bronze weights