Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Head Pot
- The Council of Arles
- New Earswick
- The York Hoard
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- John Carr - Architect
- Ouse Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Castle
- A Pipkin
- York Railway Station
- The Railway Institute
- Jewbury Cemetery