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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Minster Library
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Mystery Plays
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- A New Walk
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War York
- The York Hoard