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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Ripon College for Women
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Vikings and Christianity
- George Leeman
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Shambles
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- Cumberland House, King's Staith