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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- The End of the Abbey
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Minster Library
- Bronze weights
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York's Airfield
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Castle
- Treasurer's House