Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Helen
- Dick Turpin
- Lendal Tower
- St William's Shrine
- De Grey Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Minster Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barker Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Male Grooming