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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Council of Arles
- St William's Shrine
- Jubbergate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- New Earswick
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham School
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Treasurer's House