Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The County Court House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Female Prison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fairfax House