Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Is York Cursed?
- Crest of York St John College
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Coat of Arms
- A Pipkin
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Ouse Bridge
- Bone Trial Piece