Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Hospitium
- The Guildhall
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bone Trial Piece
- St William's Shrine
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Margaret Clitherow
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- New Shopping Centres
- The Medieval Abbey