Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- First World War York
- The Red Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Norman Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Roman Head Pot
- The Black Death
- First World War Memorial
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of an Athlete
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Central Methodist Chapel