Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Union Gas Works
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Coat of Arms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Monk Bar
- York Central Library
- Crest of York St John College
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Bar Convent
- The Black Death