Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- View from Station Rise
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Cawood Sword
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Crest of York St John College
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Jubbergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Lendal Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Railway Station
- Amber Bead Workshop
- First World War Memorial