Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Art Gallery
- The Bar Convent
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Black Death
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Crux's Church
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- Minster Library
- York's Medieval Synagogue