Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Norman House
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Walmgate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- The First Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Carving
- Ouse Bridge