Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Bronze weights
- Water Lanes
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fishergate Bar
- Barley Hall
- The New Theatre
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Central Methodist Chapel
- First World War York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Tower
- First World War Memorial
- Jubbergate
- Dick Turpin
- St William's Shrine
- John Carr - Architect