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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Helen
- Silver Strap Ends
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Dick Turpin
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of an Athlete
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Basilica
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Silk Cap
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers