Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Boot
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Holy Trinity Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- George Leeman
- Constantius Chlorus
- Gold Finger Ring
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle