Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Battle of the Standard
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Inscription to Hecules
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Barley Hall
- First World War Memorial
- Water Lanes
- New Earswick
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Castle