Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mary Ward
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Retreat
- Victoria Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Anglian Carving
- The White Rose of York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Silk Cap
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription to Hecules