Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Garrison
- Judges Lodging
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard II and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- Ouse Bridge
- The Retreat
- Jewbury Cemetery