Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Helen
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward III and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- St William's Shrine
- Crest of York St John College
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Observatory