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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Carving
- Lendal Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward II and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Rowntree Park
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Hospitium
- Viking Coins
- View from Station Rise
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Dick Turpin
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall