Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Cross
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Clifford's Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- The Hospitium
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Victorian Prison Building