Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Bar Convent
- The White Rose of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Barley Hall
- King Richard III and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Bombed
- Olive Oil Container
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Teaching the Poor
- Treasurer's House
- Yorkshire Museum