Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Shambles
- The Guildhall
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- Clifford's Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Helen
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The York Hoard
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Military Belt Fitting
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Crossed Keys Symbol