Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St William's Shrine
- York and the Holocaust
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Retreat
- Alcuin of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Treasurer's House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier