Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Male Grooming
- Clifford's Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Gold Arm Ring
- Alcuin of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Crest of York St John College
- Silver Strap Ends
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham School
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Dick Turpin