Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- Mary Ward
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York St John in the 20th Century
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Church of St Olave
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Assembly Rooms