Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Olave
- Bootham Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- The Abbot's House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Alcuin of York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Abbey
- Victoria Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- William Etty, Artist
- Teaching the Poor