Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Holy Trinity Church
- Stonegate
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- The Mansion House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Medieval Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze weights
- Lendal Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Helmet