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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Victoria Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- Rebuilt in Stone
- William Etty, Artist
- St Crux's Church
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New University
- Viking Silk Cap
- Ouse Bridge