Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze weights
- Water Lanes
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Black Death
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The White Rose of York
- Ouse Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Silk Cap