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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The George Fox Incident
- York Union Gas Works
- Olive Oil Container
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- A New University
- Jubbergate
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Medieval Prisons
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Lendal Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot