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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Central Library
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham School
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Minster
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rowntree Park
- The Hospitium
- Cinema Comes to York
- St William's Shrine
- The York Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital