Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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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 Horn of Ulf
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Norman Castle
- The Norman House
- Victoria Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The County Court House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Alcuin of York
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- Jubbergate
- Roman Head Pot
- Medieval Chamber Pot