Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fire in the Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- Victoria Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New Walk
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- The End of the Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- Olive Oil Container
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Sixties York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries