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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mansion House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Bar Convent
- The Railway Institute
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward III and York
- Jubbergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Cawood Sword
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Industrial Upheaval
- The New Theatre
- Walmgate Bar