Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Norman Window Frame
- The Battle of the Standard
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Crux's Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- The Mansion House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Greyfriars
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- Clifford's Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge