Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- A New University
- Micklegate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- The Council of Arles
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Olave
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The White Rose of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward I and York
- The York Helmet
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 18th Century