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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Lendal Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Carving
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ouse Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Observatory