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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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The York Helmet
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Margaret Clitherow
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Walmgate Bar
- Inscription to Hecules