Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St William's Shrine
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Crest of York St John College
- A New University
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Crux's Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ripon College for Women
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Greyfriars
- First World War York
- Gold Arm Ring
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Railway King: George Hudson