Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Margaret Clitherow
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Castle
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Coins
- The Railway Institute
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 20th Century