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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Norman Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Margaret Clitherow
- William Etty, Artist
- The White Rose of York
- De Grey Rooms
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York's Coat of Arms
- Clifford's Tower
- Minster Library
- Bone Trial Piece