Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Council of Arles
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Hospitium
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- Teaching the Poor
- Micklegate Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Middleham Jewel
- View from Station Rise
- The York Helmet
- The Horn of Ulf
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)