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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Sixties York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The County Court House
- The Council of Arles
- A New Walk
- Industrial Upheaval
- Walmgate Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New University
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Second World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace