Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Holy Trinity Church
- Monk Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Crux's Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ripon College for Women
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of St Helen
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Lendal Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Mystery Plays