Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Constantius Chlorus
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Monk Bar
- The Abbot's House
- George Leeman
- St Crux's Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Walmgate Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge