Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Norman Window Frame
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Crux's Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze weights
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Railway Institute
- The Greyfriars
- Walmgate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rowntree Park
- Second World War York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Sword Pommel