Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Hospitium
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Black Death
- The First Railway Station
- Medieval Prisons
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- Bone Trial Piece
- New Earswick
- Clifford's Tower
- First World War Memorial
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Vale of York Viking Hoard