Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Crux's Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Railway Station
- A New University
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Walmgate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham Bar
- York Railway Station
- York Garrison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Newgate Cross Shaft