Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The First Minster
- York Bombed
- The Guildhall
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Crest of York St John College
- George Leeman
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Dick Turpin
- The York Helmet
- Victoria Bar
- The County Court House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus