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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Vikings and Christianity
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Abbot's House
- St William's Shrine
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street