Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jubbergate
- The York Observatory
- Norman Window Frame
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- First World War Memorial
- The Railway Institute
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A Pipkin
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle