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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Transport Moves On
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Industrial Upheaval
- The First Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The End of the Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Cross
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy