Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The York Helmet
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward II and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Council of Arles
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Minster
- The Shambles
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Barley Hall