Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Fairfax House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church