Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Barley Hall
- Fairfax House
- York Castle Museum
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Judges Lodging
- Walmgate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Garrison
- The Black Death
- Amber Bead Workshop