Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- York Castle Museum
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Female Prison
- Silver Strap Ends
- Amber Bead Workshop
- New Shopping Centres
- Guy Fawkes
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- First World War York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Red Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham School