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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Coat of Arms
- A Pipkin
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Red Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Olive Oil Container
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- George Leeman
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom