Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Jubbergate
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- William Etty, Artist
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Water Lanes
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bootham School
- The Norman House
- A Pipkin