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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Railway Institute
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New University
- Fire in the Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Helen
- York Castle Museum
- First World War Memorial
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Coat of Arms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Retreat