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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St William's Shrine
- The Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Minster
- The Abbot's House
- York Garrison
- Norman Window Frame
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Coins
- The First Railway Station
- The New Theatre
- Judges Lodging
- Rebuilt in Stone
- A New Walk
- York Art Gallery
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Black Death
- Inscription from Fortress Gate