Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Feeding Roman York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bone Trial Piece
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Anglian Cross
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mystery Plays
- The Greyfriars
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting
- The First Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jubbergate