Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Bar Convent
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- John Carr - Architect
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Monk Bar
- The Retreat
- Stonegate
- Constantius Chlorus
- Barker Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- 62 Low Petergate
- Military Belt Fitting