Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The First Railway Station
- Bone Trial Piece
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- New Earswick