Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham School
- John Carr - Architect
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Head Pot
- The Railway Institute
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York's Coat of Arms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Chimney Pot