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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Mystery Plays
- Alcuin of York
- Clifford's Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Crux's Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- A Pipkin
- Constantius Chlorus
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- Bone Trial Piece
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva