Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Lendal Tower
- A New Vision For York
- The First Railway Station
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Cawood Sword
- The White Rose of York
- The York Helmet