Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Boot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Castle Museum
- Micklegate Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Our Lady's Row
- The Norman Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New Walk
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Treasurer's House
- Constantius Chlorus