Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Barker Tower
- Stonegate
- Transport Moves On
- Bootham Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Constantius Chlorus
- Rowntree Park
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- The White Rose of York