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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Multangular Tower
- Monk Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The End of the Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Shambles
- Jubbergate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Walmgate Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Olave
- The Norman House