Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Gold Finger Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Cross
- York's Coat of Arms
- George Leeman
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Multangular Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Ripon College for Women
- Inscription to Hecules
- Crest of York St John College
- Vale of York Viking Hoard