Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Guildhall
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Norman House
- The First Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- Jubbergate
- Micklegate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Retreat
- Stonegate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Roman Fortress