Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- The York Helmet
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Richard III and York
- The Multangular Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Retreat
- The Red Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree Park
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Abbey
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Minster
- Clifford's Tower