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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Hospitium
- Lendal Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- New Earswick
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bootham School
- The Council of Arles
- View from Station Rise
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Head Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Sixties York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Treasurer's House
- King Richard II and York