Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Central Library
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Walmgate Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Silk Cap
- A Pipkin
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Middleham Jewel
- Treasurer's House
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Garrison
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Hospitium
- Plum Cakes for Christmas