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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Crux's Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Dick Turpin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman Castle
- Statue of an Athlete
- Gold Finger Ring