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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Constantius Chlorus
- Micklegate Bar
- The Black Death
- A New University
- The Guildhall
- The End of the Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- The Bar Convent
- The Mansion House
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman Castle
- York's Medieval Synagogue