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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's Airfield
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inscription to Hecules
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Central Methodist Chapel
- New Shopping Centres
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bootham Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Garrison
- Ouse Bridge
- The First Minster
- The York Helmet
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Minster