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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Mary Ward
- The First Minster
- Anglian Carving
- Norman Window Frame
- Jubbergate
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The York Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Our Lady's Row
- Water Lanes
- The County Court House
- York Art Gallery
- Is York Cursed?
- King Edward II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Union Gas Works