Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- York Garrison
- The Multangular Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A Pipkin
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The First Minster
- The York Hoard
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The 1190 Massacre