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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Coins
- Fishergate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- The Multangular Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Alcuin of York
- The Basilica
- The Norman Castle
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard II and York
- Aldwark Synagogue