Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Observatory
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Minster
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Olive Oil Container
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The End of the Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Bar
- Statue of Napoleon
- Guy Fawkes
- York Art Gallery
- The Debtors' Prison