Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Assembly Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Clifford's Tower
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- A Pipkin
- Fairfax House
- The Female Prison
- Walmgate Bar