Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St William's Shrine
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard III and York