Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Multangular Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- William Etty, Artist
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Shambles
- Cinema Comes to York
- Jubbergate
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The First Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- York Railway Station
- Inscription to Hecules