Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Is York Cursed?
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Anglian Cross
- The County Court House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mary Ward
- The Norman Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fire in the Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Red Tower