Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- Feeding Roman York
- Medieval Prisons
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Holy Trinity Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Jubbergate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The County Court House
- Roman Head Pot
- St William's Shrine
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- The Female Prison