Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- View from Station Rise
- The 1190 Massacre
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Mary Ward
- The Retreat
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Lendal Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Micklegate Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- A Pipkin