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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Lendal Bridge
- Bootham School
- York Garrison
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Bombed
- Victoria Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Jubbergate
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Roman Fortress