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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Victoria Bar
- Anglian Carving
- The Norman House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Battle of the Standard
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Barker Tower
- Barley Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Ripon College for Women
- Skeldergate Bridge