Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Treasurer's House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription to Hecules
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Crux's Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Basilica
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Retreat
- Royal Station Hotel
- Ouse Bridge