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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Olive Oil Container
- Yorkshire Museum
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- De Grey Rooms
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Multangular Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Anglian Carving
- Norman Window Frame
- Water Lanes
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward II and York
- Fishergate Bar