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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fairfax House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Judges Lodging
- The First Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The End of the Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Amber Bead Workshop
- View from Station Rise
- York Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel