Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Female Prison
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Treasurer's House
- Minster Library
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Boot
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Castle
- Barley Hall
- St Crux's Church
- The End of the Abbey
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Silk Cap