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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Treasurer's House
- Second World War York
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The York Helmet
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway Institute
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Mystery Plays
- The New Theatre
- The Roman Fortress
- Bone Trial Piece
- Scarborough Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- The Council of Arles