Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Victoria Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barley Hall
- Yorkshire Museum
- The New Theatre
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Scarborough Bridge