Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- New Earswick
- Medieval Prisons
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The First Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- Transport Moves On
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Silver Strap Ends