Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cinema Comes to York
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of Napoleon
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Mystery Plays
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Richard III and York
- Guy Fawkes
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Hanging Bowl