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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Horn of Ulf
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Airfield
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Second World War York
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Observatory
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Helen
- Is York Cursed?