Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Red Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Olive Oil Container
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Walmgate Bar
- The White Rose of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Council of Arles
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Gold Arm Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers