Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inscription to Hecules
- Crest of York St John College
- The Basilica
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Black Death
- Feeding Roman York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- A Pipkin
- The Council of Arles
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Castle Museum
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Is York Cursed?