Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Alcuin of York
- Dick Turpin
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Abbey
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- King Richard III and York
- Second World War York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Ripon College for Women
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Yorkshire Museum