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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The George Fox Incident
- Church of St Helen
- Sixties York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- The Mansion House
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ripon College for Women