Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Horn of Ulf
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Coins
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The York Observatory
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Guildhall
- King Edward I and York