Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Leeman
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Royal Station Hotel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- Is York Cursed?
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Red Tower
- The Norman House
- Barley Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway