Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Lendal Bridge
- Jubbergate
- A Pipkin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Second World War York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Central Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- The Black Death
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Roman Fortress
- The Council of Arles
- Middleham Jewel