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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Alcuin of York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward I and York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Basilica
- The Cawood Sword
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King's Manor - Victorian