Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Council of Arles
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Edward I and York
- Sixties York
- York Bombed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Basilica
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Railway Station