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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Is York Cursed?
- The Basilica
- The First Minster
- Lendal Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Retreat
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Castle Museum
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Assembly Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'