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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- A Pipkin
- The Bar Convent
- The Abbot's House
- The 1190 Massacre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman Minster
- The Hospitium
- Sixties York
- The Shambles
- Bone Trial Piece
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Central Methodist Chapel