Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Barker Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School
- York Railway Station
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Victoria Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol