Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Sixties York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Union Gas Works
- York Garrison
- The White Rose of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Coins
- Mary Ward
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Norman Window Frame