Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barker Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Lendal Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Castle
- Fairfax House
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey