Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The George Fox Incident
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Female Prison
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Treasurer's House
- Royal Station Hotel
- Fairfax House
- The Retreat
- King Richard III and York
- Lendal Tower
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Coins
- York Garrison