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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- The George Fox Incident
- Statue of Napoleon
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Is York Cursed?
- Water Lanes
- Lendal Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers