Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Cawood Sword
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Leonard's Hospital
- 62 Low Petergate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Council of Arles
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Our Lady's Row
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Helen