Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Female Prison
- Fire in the Minster
- St William's Shrine
- Teaching the Poor
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Helmet
- A New University
- York Art Gallery
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mary Ward
- Alcuin of York
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of the God Mars
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers