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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- John Carr - Architect
- Olive Oil Container
- Transport Moves On
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Battle of the Standard
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Hospitium
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Clifford's Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College