Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Bootham Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Debtors' Prison
- Lendal Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Airfield
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Minster
- The York Observatory
- Vikings and Christianity
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- First World War Memorial