Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- A New University
- The Debtors' Prison
- Statue of an Athlete
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The York Helmet
- Military Belt Fitting
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Silk Cap
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Hospitium