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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- York Art Gallery
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Our Lady's Row
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Central Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Greyfriars
- York Bombed
- St William's Shrine
- The Mystery Plays
- Viking Sword Pommel