Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Micklegate Bar
- York Garrison
- King Edward III and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Hospitium
- Olive Oil Container
- The Greyfriars
- The Black Death
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Bombed
- Fire in the Minster
- The Red Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Wilfrid