Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The White Rose of York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Royal Station Hotel
- Minster Library
- The Mystery Plays
- Ripon College for Women
- New Shopping Centres
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- A New Walk
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Coat of Arms
- The County Court House