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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Lendal Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- Clifford's Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- William Etty, Artist
- The New Theatre
- Holy Trinity Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Industrial Upheaval
- Treasurer's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Minster
- Ripon College for Women
- Judges Lodging