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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Medieval Prisons
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- York St John in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Female Prison
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- New Shopping Centres
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Garrison
- Anglian Carving