Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Castle
- King Edward III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Anglian Carving
- Micklegate Bar
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman Minster
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New University
- Rowntree Park
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Council of Arles
- St William's Shrine
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- New Earswick