Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- York Castle Museum
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Our Lady's Row
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward II and York
- The Bar Convent
- The Greyfriars
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and the Holocaust
- New Shopping Centres
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Bombed