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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The George Fox Incident
- Fire in the Minster
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Greyfriars
- A New Vision For York
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Olave
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The End of the Abbey
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head