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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The Female Prison
- Statue of Napoleon
- Treasurer's House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Monk Bar
- York Central Library
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- New Shopping Centres
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Guy Fawkes
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Bridge
- Bones of a Roman Combatant