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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- First World War York
- The Black Death
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Middleham Jewel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The County Court House
- Viking Coins