Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- Lendal Bridge
- Bootham School
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Abbot's House
- The First Minster
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Water Lanes
- Stonegate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Coins
- 62 Low Petergate
- The 1190 Massacre