Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Teaching the Poor
- Margaret Clitherow
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of the God Mars
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Abbot's House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- John Carr - Architect