Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Royal Station Hotel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Multangular Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- John Carr - Architect
- New Shopping Centres
- The 1190 Massacre
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Medieval Prisons