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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Monk Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Boot
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Constantius Chlorus
- The York Observatory
- The End of the Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning