Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Abbot's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Retreat
- George Leeman
- Norman Window Frame
- Bone Trial Piece
- The First Railway Station
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Hospitium
- York Union Gas Works
- St Columba's United Reformed Church