Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Mystery Plays
- The Black Death
- The Railway Institute
- York Garrison
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Airfield
- Stonegate
- The Mansion House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard II and York