Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vikings and Christianity
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bronze weights
- The Roman Fortress
- The Bar Convent
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward II and York