Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fire in the Minster
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Medieval Prisons
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Helen
- Norman Window Frame
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Debtors' Prison