Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Art Gallery
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Holocaust
- Middleham Jewel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Helen
- Constantius Chlorus
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward III and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa