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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Boot
- Jubbergate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Judges Lodging
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman Minster
- York Railway Station
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Minster Library