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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- York Castle Museum
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- The Multangular Tower
- King Richard III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cinema Comes to York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Barker Tower
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Retreat
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century