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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Head Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A Pipkin
- The Mystery Plays
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Richard III and York
- John Carr - Architect