Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Helen
- De Grey Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Clifford's Tower
- Jubbergate
- Water Lanes
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Shambles
- New Shopping Centres
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- John Carr - Architect
- The White Rose of York