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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- The Cawood Sword
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- View from Station Rise
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- First World War York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Lendal Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Walmgate Bar
- Sixties York
- York Castle Museum