Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Union Gas Works
- A New Walk
- A New University
- Stonegate
- Judges Lodging
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The George Fox Incident
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Bar Convent
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation