Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- John Carr - Architect
- 62 Low Petergate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- George Leeman
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The York Hoard
- Stonegate
- Gold Finger Ring
- New Earswick
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Sword Pommel