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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman House
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Shambles
- A New Walk
- Viking Coins
- Lendal Bridge
- George Leeman
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard III and York
- The Hospitium