Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Feeding Roman York
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bone Trial Piece
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fishergate Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Garrison
- The New Theatre
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine
- The Red Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Castle