Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Castle Museum
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Guy Fawkes
- The Black Death
- The Council of Arles
- Queen Margaret's Arch