Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward II and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Leeman
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Hospitium
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Helen
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Margaret Clitherow
- A New Vision For York