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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Multangular Tower
- St William's Shrine
- Yorkshire Museum
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Council of Arles
- Vikings and Christianity
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Tombstone of Julia Velva