Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Boot
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York's Coat of Arms
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Minster
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Treasurer's House
- The Cawood Sword
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Church of St Helen