Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway Institute
- Feeding Roman York
- The Norman House
- Rowntree Park
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- The Basilica
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Olave
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug