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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Roman Fortress
- Minster Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Vision For York
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building