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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fairfax House
- York Central Library
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Airfield
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Guildhall
- Crest of York St John College
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- First World War York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Bar Convent
- Monk Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Feeding Roman York