Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Arm Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Hospitium
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- King Edward II and York
- Victoria Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Male Grooming
- The York Helmet
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Columba's United Reformed Church