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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- De Grey Rooms
- Bronze weights
- The Female Prison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Multangular Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward II and York
- Dick Turpin
- Bootham School
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Head Pot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Stonegate
- Fire in the Minster
- George Leeman