Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cinema Comes to York
- Middleham Jewel
- The Guildhall
- Industrial Upheaval
- Mary Ward
- View from Station Rise
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Medieval Prisons
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Clifford's Tower