Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward III and York
- Barley Hall
- Feeding Roman York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Ripon College for Women
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Minster Library
- Norman Window Frame