Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Guildhall
- The Norman Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- King Richard III and York
- Victoria Bar
- The First Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Treasurer's House
- Monk Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Garrison
- Gold Arm Ring
- York and the Holocaust