Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Art Gallery
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Water Lanes
- Crest of York St John College
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Minster
- The Bar Convent
- Monk Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed