Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Coins
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Is York Cursed?
- The Horn of Ulf
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- The White Rose of York
- Transport Moves On
- Industrial Upheaval
- De Grey Rooms
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Railway Station
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 18th Century