Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Mystery Plays
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The York Hoard
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Silver Strap Ends
- Clifford's Tower
- The Retreat
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge