Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Guy Fawkes
- Lendal Tower
- Mary Ward
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Sixties York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bronze weights
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- The York Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- The Horn of Ulf
- Monk Bar
- A New Walk