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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Edward II and York
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman Castle
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Stonegate
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Olave
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Greyfriars
- The Hospitium