Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Art Gallery
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Vikings and Christianity
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bronze weights
- Bone Trial Piece
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Guildhall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vale of York Viking Hoard