Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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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...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- The Shambles
- St Crux's Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Multangular Tower
- First World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Constantius Chlorus
- Anglian Carving
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Red Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Airfield
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Burial Vessel