Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Horn of Ulf
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Victoria Bar
- The County Court House
- The Mystery Plays
- The Basilica
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Retreat
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- The 1190 Massacre