Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The New Theatre
- New Earswick
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze weights
- First World War York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Basilica
- William Etty, Artist
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Coat of Arms