Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- Scarborough Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Middleham Jewel
- Walmgate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Boot