Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Battle of the Standard
- Scarborough Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Norman Castle
- Medieval Prisons
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Railway Station
- Bootham Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Water Lanes