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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Lendal Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham School
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Jubbergate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The First Railway Station
- Vikings and Christianity
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Mary Ward
- The Multangular Tower
- The County Court House