Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Transport Moves On
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The End of the Abbey
- Church of St Helen
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bootham School
- Roman Head Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Mithras and Arimanius
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of an Athlete
- Lendal Bridge