Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Barley Hall
- Fishergate Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- William Etty, Artist
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Carving
- The End of the Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Barker Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate