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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Shambles
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman House
- York Art Gallery
- York Central Library
- The Basilica
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Mansion House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring