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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Dick Turpin
- York Union Gas Works
- Bootham School
- Bronze weights
- York Art Gallery
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fairfax House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier