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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Red Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Medieval Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- King Richard III and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward I and York