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 Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- Bootham Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Our Lady's Row
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Lendal Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Minster Library
- Bootham School
- Fairfax House
- The First Minster