Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Judges Lodging
- View from Station Rise
- The Female Prison
- The White Rose of York
- York Garrison
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard III and York
- Fire in the Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Water Lanes
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Amber Bead Workshop
- New Shopping Centres
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom