Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward I and York
- Victoria Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard II and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Observatory
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Carving
- The Debtors' Prison
- Military Belt Fitting
- Micklegate Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Statue of the God Mars
- Stonegate