Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Medieval Prisons
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Helen
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jubbergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft