Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Railway Station
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barley Hall
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Middleham Jewel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Lendal Tower
- Bones of a Roman Combatant