Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Jubbergate
- The Cawood Sword
- Holy Trinity Church
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Female Prison
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Central Library
- Teaching the Poor
- The Assembly Rooms
- Olive Oil Container
- Alcuin of York
- A New Vision For York