Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Barley Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- Cinema Comes to York
- Medieval Prisons
- Roman Head Pot
- Fishergate Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- First World War York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century