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 Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- The Mystery Plays
- The Guildhall
- Stonegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Cross
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Union Gas Works
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Helen
- The First Minster
- A New University
- York Bombed