Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham Bar
- The Shambles
- York's Airfield
- St William's Shrine
- The Black Death
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The First Railway Station
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard III and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Barker Tower
- Fishergate Bar