Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Alcuin of York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Castle Museum
- New Shopping Centres
- The Red Tower
- Transport Moves On
- Water Lanes
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Stonegate
- Clifford's Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Our Lady's Row