Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Multangular Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of the God Mars
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York
- The York Helmet
- Minster Library
- Middleham Jewel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard II and York
- Alcuin of York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Eric Bloodaxe