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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Olave
- Minster Library
- Micklegate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Cross
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Edward I and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bootham School
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Norman Window Frame