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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Olive Oil Container
- George Leeman
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St William's Shrine
- Statue of Napoleon
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- New Shopping Centres
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- 62 Low Petergate