Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Vikings and Christianity
- Cinema Comes to York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Head Pot
- Sixties York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway Institute
- George Leeman
- Constantius Chlorus