Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman House
- Olive Oil Container
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Male Grooming
- Statue of the God Mars
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The George Fox Incident
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century