Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Guy Fawkes
- Barker Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Female Prison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- Lendal Bridge
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- Teaching the Poor
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Minster
- The Shambles