Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Teaching the Poor
- The Guildhall
- A New Walk
- Bronze weights
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- St William's Shrine
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Crux's Church
- The Greyfriars
- Constantius Chlorus
- Crest of York St John College
- York Central Library
- York Bombed
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Artists, Writers and Scientists