Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Garrison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- A New Vision For York
- The York Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Roman Fortress
- The Female Prison
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'