Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Medieval Castle
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Helen
- Lendal Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Boot
- John Carr - Architect
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Silk Cap
- Judges Lodging
- The Red Tower