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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- Gold Finger Ring
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Greyfriars
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Art Gallery
- St William's Shrine