Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- Victoria Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The County Court House
- Olive Oil Container
- Margaret Clitherow
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Mansion House
- Bootham School
- Walmgate Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building