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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York and the Holocaust
- A New Walk
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Micklegate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- Transport Moves On
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Stonegate
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Victoria Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Queen Margaret's Arch