Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- York Bombed
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Assembly Rooms
- Barker Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Basilica
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Union Gas Works
- All Saints Church, North Street
- New Earswick
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Debtors' Prison
- Second World War York