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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Judges Lodging
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Mystery Plays
- George Leeman
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Royal Station Hotel
- Micklegate Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York
- York Central Library
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Jubbergate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Basilica