Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Olive Oil Container
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Victoria Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Sixties York
- Judges Lodging
- The Black Death
- Church of St Helen
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop