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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Norman Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Bar
- The Bar Convent
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Barley Hall
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- A New Vision For York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Boot