Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars
- The Red Tower
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- John Carr - Architect
- The Female Prison
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard III and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Ouse Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Railway Institute