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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Cawood Sword
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Fairfax House
- William Etty, Artist
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Norman Minster