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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Micklegate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Industrial Upheaval
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Transport Moves On
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- The New Theatre
- Lendal Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa