Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Victoria Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mary Ward
- The Hospitium
- Water Lanes
- The End of the Abbey
- The Guildhall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Barley Hall