Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Barley Hall
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Boot
- Bone Trial Piece
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fishergate Bar
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Roman Fortress
- Ripon College for Women
- York St John in the 20th Century