Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The County Court House
- The Norman Abbey
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Retreat
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Shambles
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- The Basilica
- The Red Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Middleham Jewel
- The White Rose of York
- The Cawood Sword