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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Airfield
- King Richard III and York
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Coins
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Basilica
- Bootham School
- The Council of Arles
- De Grey Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Second World War York
- The Hospitium