Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Mansion House
- York and the Holocaust
- The York Helmet
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Helen
- Statue of Napoleon
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Multangular Tower
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Cawood Sword
- The Medieval Abbey
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Battle of Marston Moor