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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Bombed
- Monk Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of St Olave
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Victoria Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop