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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- The York Observatory
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Retreat
- Bronze weights
- Ripon College for Women
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Helen
- York Garrison
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Assembly Rooms
- Crest of York St John College
- Second World War York