Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fairfax House
- York Bombed
- Feeding Roman York
- Alcuin of York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Boot
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Walmgate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'