Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Second World War York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Fairfax House
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Gold Finger Ring
- Monk Bar
- St William's Shrine
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Is York Cursed?
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- First World War Memorial