Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Edward III and York
- York's Airfield
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Monk Bar
- A New Vision For York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The York Hoard
- The End of the Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- Barker Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Is York Cursed?
- Constantius Chlorus