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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- A New Walk
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Head Pot
- Monk Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Coins
- Inscription to Hecules
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Guildhall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church