Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Clifford's Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Stonegate
- St Crux's Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- A New University
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Middleham Jewel
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Leeman
- York Bombed
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva