Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- The Council of Arles
- The York Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Cross
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Holy Trinity Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription to Hecules
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Burial Vessel