Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Central Library
- Lendal Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- The First Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- The Medieval Minster
- View from Station Rise
- The Multangular Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Micklegate Bar
- St Crux's Church
- The Council of Arles