Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Railway Institute
- Church of St Olave
- The Council of Arles
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze weights
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Guildhall
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward II and York