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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Mystery Plays
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New Walk
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Medieval Prisons