Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Hospitium
- The County Court House
- Teaching the Poor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Fairfax House
- Olive Oil Container
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Scarborough Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St William's Shrine
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The First Railway Station
- Guy Fawkes
- Crest of York St John College
- Elizabeth Boardingham