Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- John Carr - Architect
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bone Trial Piece
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Cross
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor